Summary Pakistan has to regain control of the troubled region before US's Afghanistan exit: Reports
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) -- Government has decided to conduct the ‘final battle’ in North Waziristan before July this year, terming Pakistan army’s control in Waziristan mandatory upon exit of American forces from Afghanistan, Dunya News reported.
According to reports, government has resolved that it is crucially necessary to regain control of the troubled Waziristan area before July this year. Dunya News sources further say that the reason to delay the process is a possible backlash of militants in Punjab.
The sources also relay that Punjab will be affected the most due to militants’ retaliation, adding that regaining control of North Waziristan is crucially mandatory for Pakistan before exit of US forces from Afghanistan.
It merits mentioning here that following Taliban’s ceasefire move, government of Pakistan had decided to reciprocate by halting aerial military activities against Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Sunday.
According to a statement issued by Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar, government suspended all military activities against the outlawed outfit after announcing the ceasefire.
Formally announcing the ceasefire, Ch Nisar said government regards Taliban’s ceasefire as a positive development.
TTP announced a ceasefire on Saturday for a month.
According to reports, Taliban commanded all subgroups to ‘respect’ the ceasefire.
Shahidullah Shahid claimed that government has responded positively to TTP’s recommendations and have assured implementation.
